Control data use on Netflix with new tool

By: GizBot Bureau

Published: Saturday, May 7, 2016, 14:00 [IST]

Streaming service Netflix has announced a new tool to help its users better control how much data they use while streaming on cellular networks. The default setting will enable you to stream about three hours of TV shows and movies per gigabyte of data.

"In terms of bitrates, that currently amounts to about 600 Kilobits per second. Our testing found that, on cellular networks, this setting balances good video quality with lower data usage to help avoid exceeding data caps and incurring overage fees," said Eddy Wu, director of product innovation at Netflix, in a statement.